Philip Massinger Mermaid Series Drama Theater c. 1880's fine leather 2 vol. set

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The Mermaid Series, by Philip Massinger. With an Introduction by Algernon Charles Swinburne.
Published c. 1880's, London by T. Fisher Unwin.
2 volumes, each c. 450 pages. Text in English. Frontispiece in each volume protected by original tissue guards, small in-text illustrations throughout.

Attractive antiquarian full leather bindings, raised bands, gilt title lettering & compartment decorations, gilt ruled covers, all turn ins gilt, t.e.g.

Set is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. 

Bindings gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints slightly scuffed and rubbed but still supple, set remains overall very attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A set which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new.

Still attractive on the shelf. Set displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 4 1/4" W.

[B13025].